Identity Theft From CPA Networks?

markclimins · 04-28-2009, 03:31 PM

Are there any known cases of this with CPA networks? Are even the well known good ones (like Neverblue, COPEAC, Market Leverage etc.) really trusted? I'm starting to get worried as somebody mentioned this to me about how there may be some "backend" identity theft that could go along these things. Not to mention I've given my SSN and all my information out when I signed up with some networks I've heard were pretty bad and scammy awhile back (including Millnic Media).

honestbizpro · 04-28-2009, 03:40 PM

Hey Mark!

I have not had any experiences like that but I am glad you brought it up. Always good for us to be on our guard. The Forces of the Dark Side are everywhere.

Everywhere.

Always good to do some homework first.

MLChelsea · 04-28-2009, 03:59 PM

That's terrible to even think that a business would jeopardize your life like that. I haven't heard of anything like this in the industry. I can't speak for other networks, but I know that MarketLeverage goes through great lengths to protect our publishers' identity and values your business to the point that we would only want to help you along, not hurt you!

PPC-Coach · 04-28-2009, 11:22 PM

That would pretty much be the end of the network if that happened.

I've never heard of any cases.

Harvey Affcash · 04-29-2009, 12:10 AM

I can't think to say to anything but "wow" to this.
You basically ask a question about identity security, and proceed to answer it with rhetorical questions about how evil and shady these companies are.

If an affiliate network ever let its data out, it'd be gone the next day. The fact that they're still in business is testament to them on a number of levels.
Considering that major international employment agencies, accounting firms and even investment firms have had their data centers compromised should make you rethink where your paranoia should truly lie.

Any "backend" theft of your details would be isolated individuals who are looking to exploit the level of trust they get in a position like that anyway, such as disgruntled account managers or tech workers, and they would likely do that with any job in which they can handle other people's information.

LeivaMatias · 04-29-2009, 01:05 AM

I definitely agree. I doubt a network would let any of high level information out.

They will not jeopardize their brand and business.

markclimins · 04-30-2009, 01:06 AM

Quote:

I can't think to say to anything but "wow" to this.
You basically ask a question about identity security, and proceed to answer it with rhetorical questions about how evil and shady these companies are.

If an affiliate network ever let its data out, it'd be gone the next day. The fact that they're still in business is testament to them on a number of levels.
Considering that major international employment agencies, accounting firms and even investment firms have had their data centers compromised should make you rethink where your paranoia should truly lie.

Any "backend" theft of your details would be isolated individuals who are looking to exploit the level of trust they get in a position like that anyway, such as disgruntled account managers or tech workers, and they would likely do that with any job in which they can handle other people's information.

Well sorry for asking. I'm just saying anyone I tell about my online income to who's head is outside the internet world asks the same fricken question. Also considering the fact that most of these companies are outside the US. And not to mention, I've been a victim of serious identity theft when I was 16. So I think your wrong as far as me being "paranoid". Anyways, yall have provided the answer that I wanted to hear to my original question. Thank You.

promo_guy · 05-07-2009, 07:33 AM

Maybe not private data but I heard you need to keep your keywords secret as merchants or AMs could take this data and use for themselves, hence having sites like Prosper202...I could be wrong though

OmarKhan · 05-18-2009, 05:16 PM

This is a possible (if not existing) major risk..with CPA networks that come up overnight and look like they will make you millionaires. I always stick with reputable networks.

The Warrior Forum is a good place to get a run-through on a possible CPA network you are thinking of working with.

vmedia · 05-20-2009, 12:14 AM

i have never heard any complaints about this. you take paranoia to the next-level...

04-28-2009, 03:31 PM	#1
markclimins Active Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Identity Theft From CPA Networks? Are there any known cases of this with CPA networks? Are even the well known good ones (like Neverblue, COPEAC, Market Leverage etc.) really trusted? I'm starting to get worried as somebody mentioned this to me about how there may be some "backend" identity theft that could go along these things. Not to mention I've given my SSN and all my information out when I signed up with some networks I've heard were pretty bad and scammy awhile back (including Millnic Media).

04-28-2009, 03:40 PM	#2
honestbizpro Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: , , . Posts: 3,887 Thanks: 199 Thanked 525 Times in 327 Posts	Re: Identity Theft From CPA Networks? Hey Mark! I have not had any experiences like that but I am glad you brought it up. Always good for us to be on our guard. The Forces of the Dark Side are everywhere. Everywhere. Always good to do some homework first.
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04-28-2009, 03:59 PM	#3
MLChelsea Warrior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Identity Theft From CPA Networks? That's terrible to even think that a business would jeopardize your life like that. I haven't heard of anything like this in the industry. I can't speak for other networks, but I know that MarketLeverage goes through great lengths to protect our publishers' identity and values your business to the point that we would only want to help you along, not hurt you!
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04-28-2009, 11:22 PM	#4
PPC-Coach Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: , , . Posts: 2,547 Thanks: 44 Thanked 663 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Identity Theft From CPA Networks? That would pretty much be the end of the network if that happened. I've never heard of any cases.

04-29-2009, 12:10 AM	#5
Harvey Affcash Active Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 67 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Identity Theft From CPA Networks? I can't think to say to anything but "wow" to this. You basically ask a question about identity security, and proceed to answer it with rhetorical questions about how evil and shady these companies are. If an affiliate network ever let its data out, it'd be gone the next day. The fact that they're still in business is testament to them on a number of levels. Considering that major international employment agencies, accounting firms and even investment firms have had their data centers compromised should make you rethink where your paranoia should truly lie. Any "backend" theft of your details would be isolated individuals who are looking to exploit the level of trust they get in a position like that anyway, such as disgruntled account managers or tech workers, and they would likely do that with any job in which they can handle other people's information.
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04-29-2009, 01:05 AM	#6
LeivaMatias HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 151 Thanks: 0 Thanked 37 Times in 11 Posts Contact Info	Re: Identity Theft From CPA Networks? I definitely agree. I doubt a network would let any of high level information out. They will not jeopardize their brand and business.
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05-07-2009, 07:33 AM	#8
promo_guy Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK by way of Cali Posts: 799 Thanks: 521 Thanked 238 Times in 114 Posts	Re: Identity Theft From CPA Networks? Maybe not private data but I heard you need to keep your keywords secret as merchants or AMs could take this data and use for themselves, hence having sites like Prosper202...I could be wrong though

05-18-2009, 05:16 PM	#9
OmarKhan Banned Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 51 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Identity Theft From CPA Networks? This is a possible (if not existing) major risk..with CPA networks that come up overnight and look like they will make you millionaires. I always stick with reputable networks. The Warrior Forum is a good place to get a run-through on a possible CPA network you are thinking of working with.

05-20-2009, 12:14 AM	#10
vmedia Warrior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Identity Theft From CPA Networks? i have never heard any complaints about this. you take paranoia to the next-level...